Wheel of Fortune Voice Fired Over Flight Incident | Tampa News

Jim Thornton, the beloved voice of Wheel of Fortune, was abruptly fired after a passenger reported disturbing messages allegedly seen on his phone during a flight—messages that reportedly referenced child exploitation material. Authorities questioned him upon landing in LA, and though his lawyer claimed he’d mistakenly accessed a suicide-prevention site (and left immediately), evidence suggests he may have lingered on the problematic site for nearly an hour. Sony terminated his contract without delay, sparking widespread shock over the downfall of the game show legend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7515bbcc8353aa78